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Listen to City Council President Charles Pugh's interview with Time Inc.
Posted by Staff on Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 6:00:00 PM EST
(Time.com) Charles Pugh, a former television journalist-turned politician was elected president of Detroit's City Council last year. But his taking office, along with the largely new council, came at a time when Detroit was facing its toughest times since the Great Depression.
But despite the city's economic, fiscal, crime and educational troubles to name a few, he calls himself an "optimistic realist" and believes that the leadership is in place to give Detroit a brighter future. So he took a break from council chambers to speak with time about where Detroit is and his own vision.
Click here to listen to a podcast of the interview.
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Charter Conventions
Posted by Staff on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 11:00:00 AM EST
The 2009 Detroit Charter Revision Commission will host three Charter Conventions.The objective of Phase II is to galvanize citizen interests, to mobilize citizens and stakeholders and to engage the Commission and recommend specific concepts, language and testimonials that will be used to help draft the new Charter.
Charter Convention #1 November 6 & 7
What: Structure, Relationships and Allocation of Power between Governmental Officials Date: Saturday, November 6 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Schulze Academy, 10700 Santa Maria, Detroit, MI 48221
What: Service Delivery and Enforcement / General Fund Departments Date: Sunday, November 7 Time: 1:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Schulze Academy, 10700 Santa Maria, Detroit, MI 48221
Charter Convention #2 November 20 & 21
What: Service Delivery and Enforcement / Enterprise Departments Date: Saturday, November 20 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Brenda Scott Academy, 18440 Hoover, Detroit, MI 48205
What: Tax Policy, Growth, Economic and Neighborhood Development Date: Sunday, November 21 Time: 1:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Brenda Scott Academy, 18440 Hoover, Detroit, MI 48205
Charter Convention #3 December 4 and 5
What: Executive, Legislative Branch and other Elected Officials Presentations Date: Saturday, December 4 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Cass Technical High School, 2501 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
What: Open Working Sessions Date: Sunday, December 5 Time: 1:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Cass Technical High School, 2501 Second Avenue, Detroit, Mi 48201
For more info click here.
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Gleaners Double Your Donation Day
Posted by Staff on Monday, October 18, 2010 at 10:00:00 AM EST
Monday, October 18 is Double Your Donation Day
Today only, your donation to Gleaners Community Food Bank will be matched dollar for dollar by a group of generous donors. Every $1 you donate today will provide 6 meals instead of 3 to help feed our hungry neighbors.
Double Your Donation Day ends at midnight tonight!
To donate call 1-866-GLEANER or click here.
You can also text a donation of $10. It will be automatically added to your phone bill. Text "EAT" to 85944.
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Dig Downtown Detroit
Posted by Staff Writer on Friday, October 15, 2010 at 8:30:00 PM EST
We want you to check out this cool new web site called Dig Downtown Detroit. It’s dedicated to helping you find exciting things to do in the downtown area. You’re a life-long Detroiter and think you know all there is to know about our city? This site will help you explore some of greater Downtown Detroit’s best kept secrets.
We also encourage you to participate in Dig Downtown Week. Join us October 16-24 for a huge selection of fun events. With so many things happening in just nine days, it’s a great way to sample downtown Detroit’s hotspots.
For a list of events click here.
**Dig Downtown Detroit was created by Downtown Detroit Partnership in collaboration with the University Cultural Center Association, the New Center Council, the Eastern Market Corporation and the Corktown community. Funding support was provided by Business Leaders for Michigan and Invest Detroit.**
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Matrix Center Halloween Costume Drive
Posted by Staff on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 4:00:00 PM EST
The Matrix Center is gearing up for their annual Halloween Party which provides more than 1,500 kids with a safe place to trick or treat on Halloween. Many families simply cannot afford to purchase costumes. You can help by donating a gently used or new costume to a child in need.
They have three convenient drop-off locations to serve you.
World of Martial Arts 7355 Orchard Lake Rd.
W. Bloomfield, MI 48322
(248) 706-000
Contact: Jordan Vittitow
The Matrix Center
13560 E. McNichols
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 526-4000
Contact: Sandra Ramocan
AIREA Inc.
23231-B Industrial Park Drive
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
(248) 426-0100
Contact: Yulanda Trout
Please drop off costumes during normal business hours between 9:00 – 5:00 p.m. Donations will be accepted now - October 22, 2010. Sizes: Infant to Young Adult. No weapons please. Click Here for the Halloween Costume Drive Flyer
Additional items are also needed! Treats • Decorations • Volunteers • Monetary Donations (click here to donate online!)
The Annual Halloween Party will be held at The Matrix Center
October 28, 2010 from 6-8 p.m
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The Heat And Warmth Fund
Posted by Staff on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 12:00:00 AM EST
Do you need assistance paying your utility bill?
The Heat And Warmth Fund, THAW, is an independent non-profit agency that provides low-income individuals and families with emergency energy assistance and advocates for long-term energy solutions.
THAW is a leading provider of utility assistance for Michigan residents in need.
PLEASE CALL 1-800-866-THAW (8429) FOR ASSISTANCE
THAW programs are open to eligible Michigan residents:
TO QUALIFY FOR FUNDS
- Your account must have a past due balance (except seniors, age 62 or older), shut-off notice or service is off
- The bill must be in your name and you must live at the service address
- You must discuss the bill with the utility provider before applying for THAW assistance
- You must have paid at least $225.00 on each utility account during the past six months. The utility may require additional payments before you receive assistance from THAW
- You must first apply for these funds if you are eligible:
*State Emergency Relief (through the Michigan Department of Human Services if you are at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level) *Michigan Home Heating Credit if you are at or below 110% of the Federal Poverty Level
*Earned Income Tax Credit
-All "unauthorized usage" charges must be paid before applying for THAW assistance
-If you live in subsidized housing, you are not eligible unless you have paid 30% of your income on household costs (rent, utilities, and water) in the past year
- You may receive THAW assistance only once per year for each utility
- You should attend an Energy Education workshop
- The total income from all sources in your home must be at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level guidelines:
Family Size Income
1 $27,705
2 $36,425
3 $45,775
4 $55,125
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Get Out The Vote Rally at WCCCD
Posted by Staff on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 10:45:00 AM EST
Get Out The Vote Rally
When: Saturday, October 16, 2010
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Wayne County Community College District (Downtown campus)
1001 W. Fort St.
Detroit, MI 48213
Speakers:
Janice M. Winfrey, Detroit City Clerk
Cathy M. Garrett, Wayne County Clerk
Donnell White, Deputy Director, NAACP
**Continental Breakfast will be served from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.**
**Gubernatorial Candidates have been invited to speak on their candidacy.**
For more info call 313-876-0192 or click here to download the flyer.
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DPS Attendance Agents to Visit Students who Missed Class
Posted by Staff on Monday, October 11, 2010 at 11:00:00 AM EST
(myfoxdetroit.com) Attendance agents are going door-to-door in search of Detroit students who have not made it to class.
The district says the agents on Monday will speak to parents whose children have missed class time or failed to make it to school for Count Day last month.
Students must attend class full-time for the financially struggling district to receive full funding from the state. Fall attendance Count Day is one of two dates used to determine how much money each school district gets from the state.
Detroit has surpassed its 76,053 student goal for the fall, but some have not attended full-time or remained in class for the entire day.
A final count is due Oct. 29.
Detroit has lost nearly 100,000 students since 1997, when enrollment was 175,168.
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Council President Talks with DPS Students
Posted by Staff on Friday, October 08, 2010 at 8:30:00 AM EST
City Council President Charles Pugh has made a commitment to engage, inform, and empower Detroiters.
As part of that commitment, the Council President, in partnership with the Detroit Public School Board, will hold a series of discussions on violence prevention with students from local high schools and middle schools.
The Council President will spend an hour talking with students, selected by the school's counselors. Together, Pugh and the students will work to come up with solutions to reduce violence and resolve conflicts.
Monday, the Council President sat down with 11th and 12th grade students from Mumford High School. He will visit the following schools in the month of October:
-10/14 - Pershing High School; 9am -10/15 - Northwestern High School; 9am -10/15 - Southwestern High School; 2pm -10/18 - Osbourne High School; 9am
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Jumpstart’s Read for the Record
Posted by Staff on Thursday, October 07, 2010 at 9:00:00 AM EST
Thousands of pre-K and kindergarten students throughout Detroit Public Schools will participate in Jumpstart’s Read for the Record event on Thursday October 7, 2010 to set a new world record for the largest shared reading experience on a single day.
DPS Emergency Financial Manager Robert Bobb, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, state senators Martha Scott and Tupac Hunter, state representatives Rashida Tlaib and Bert Johnson, and many more will read “The Snowy Day,” by Ezra Jack Keats, to students in 200 pre-kindergarten classrooms and 94 kindergarten classrooms throughout Detroit public Schools.
This year’s day-long campaign will include large and small reading events organized by individuals, schools, libraries, government organizations and local businesses nationwide. Each time someone reads this classic story on or before October 7 at www.wegivebooks.org, the Pearson Foundation will donate a new children’s book to a needy child or a pre-school classroom Jumpstart serves.
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